Digestion is ______.
A) the absorption of nutrients
B) breakdown of food into small nutrient molecules that the body can absorb
C) churning of food in the stomach and intestine
D) eating

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Digestion is the process of breaking down large molecules of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. This involves physical and chemical processes that occur in organs such as the stomach, small intestine, and pancreas. The end result is the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. Churning of food and eating are not accurate definitions of digestion.

Digestion Is ______